Acting Deputy Chief of Party, MozMEL Activity

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in international relations, economics, political science, public policy, statistics, or another relevant field is required.
• Minimum eight years of experience in MEL within international development programs is required.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and using MEL findings to improve programs is required.
• Experience in developing, refining, and facilitating training related to MEL is required.
• Experience in designing and implementing training programs to enhance MEL capabilities is required.
• Experience with USAID-funded projects, especially in Mozambique or Southern-Africa is preferred.
• Familiarity with USAID frameworks, reporting requirements, and operational contexts is preferred.
• Ability to manage project scopes, resources, and timelines to ensure high-quality deliverables is required.
• Ability to demonstrate visionary thinking and resourcefulness in addressing project challenges and opportunities is required.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances is preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflicts constructively preferred.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences is preferred.
• Strong project management skills, including technical oversight, staff leadership, and subcontractor supervision is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building professional relationships preferred.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for synthesizing data into actionable insights preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate teams and foster cooperation is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Portuguese is preferred.

**Deadline for applying for this position - May 31, 2024, 18:00 Mozambican time**

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